Media Production serves students that wish to put communication theory into practice by working in professional studio and production ecologies. This is a practical and practice-oriented major geared toward the mechanics of producing media. Covering production methods from pre-production to post-production, papers in this major will address effective design and implementation of image-text-motion, sound/music and audio-visual methods of communication. You will become cognisant multi-modal communicators through working in a range of production settings including film & documentary, professional studio ecologies, web-series production, factual media, podcasting, game design, sound design, soundscape, music, web media, and other forms of multimedia outputs.

Media Production is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Communication (BC). Media Production may also be included as a second major or minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.

To complete Media Production as a single major for the BC, students must gain 135 points from papers listed for Media Production, including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must complete 30 points from DSIGN141, MEDIA102 or MUSIC140, 45 points chosen from DSIGN243, DSIGN271, MEDIA202, MEDIA220 or MUSIC240, and 60 points chosen from the 300 level papers listed for Media Production.

To complete Media Production as part of a double major for the BC, or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for Media Production including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete 30 points from DSIGN141, MEDIA102 or MUSIC140, 45 points chosen from DSIGN243, DSIGN271, MEDIA202, MEDIA220 or MUSIC240, and 45 points chosen from the 300 level papers listed for Media Production.

To complete a minor in Media Production, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for the Media Production major, including at least 30 points above 100 level.

Note:

Students should ensure that the prerequisites on the 100-level papers enable them to enrol in the 200 and 300 level papers.

Students are encouraged to contact the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences Office for programme advice.

Other qualifications

Prescriptions for:

Media Production papers

100 Level 200 Level 300 Level
Code and paper title Points
DSIGN125 Introduction to Communication Design Production

A self‑paced, hands‑on introduction to visual thinking and communication that equips students to observe, analyse, and create visual communication...

15 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Online) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China)
DSIGN141 Principles of Form and Design

A foundational exploration of design principles across multiple disciplines, where students analyse real‑world examples, apply core concepts to...

15 27A (Hamilton) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China)
MEDIA102 Film Production 1: Telling Stories

A hands-on practice paper in which students learn to apply film production theory to communicate ideas and tell stories. Students gain experience...

15 27B (Hamilton)
MUSIC140 Audio Tech: Communication and Creativity

This paper is an introduction to DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations); the creation of original musical works based on computer technology; basic...

15 27A (Hamilton)
Code and paper title Points
DSIGN243 Visual Language and Information Design

This course introduces students to the field of information design and the role it plays in shaping meaning, perception, and decision‑making. Using...

15 27B (Hamilton) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China)
DSIGN271 Design Thinking

A hands-on introduction to design processes and methods where students apply research, ideation, prototyping, and evaluation techniques to solve...

15 27A (Hamilton)
MEDIA202 Film Production 2: Creative Approaches to Filmmaking

Students are challenged to extend their creative practice beyond the conventions of narrative film making. Working with moving image and sound...

15 27B (Hamilton)
MEDIA220 Creative Media Production

This paper aims to simulate creative industry and media production scenarios where students will be developing and executing creative media campaign...

15 27A (Hamilton)
MUSIC240 Creative Music Technology 2: Music and Visuals

An introduction to music for screen idioms and its compositions through digital sound generation.

15 27B (Online)
Code and paper title Points
DSIGN341 Design Systems

This course introduces students to the use and development of design systems, enabling them to integrate methods, tools, and workflows that ensure...

15 27A (Hamilton) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China)
MEDIA305 Interactive Media Design

This paper invites students to develop their own interactive projects that expand their creative practice and challenge conventional boundaries. They...

15 27B (Hamilton)
MEDIA310 Human Interest Storytelling

Digital storytelling has reshaped how we share narratives. In an increasing complex and diverse world, there are numerous voices that remain unheard...

15 27A (Hamilton)
MEDIA320 Lens-based Project

This is a creative practice paper focused on photography and broader lens-based practices, providing an opportunity for students to develop and carry...

15 27B (Hamilton)
MUSIC340 Music Technology 3: Creative Project

This paper includes a critical study of music and technology, and the development of students' production and composition techniques. The aim is to...

15 27A (Online)
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